George Washington Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 can cherries
1 c. sugar (to mix with cherries)
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. milk
few drops red food coloring

Preparation

Mix all ingredients, except 1 can cherries and 1 cup sugar, and pour into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
Then pour over this 1 can of cherries mixed with 1 cup sugar.
Put butter on top.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
Serve as is or with ice cream.